These quilts were very easy to make. I cut 3.5 x 5.5 inch blocks and 3.5 x 2 inch blocks from a few (somewhat) neutral solid fabrics, and I cut 3.5 x 3.5 and 2 x 5.5 inch blocks from a variety of patterned fabrics. In my case, I used fabrics that remind me of nature (florals, leaves, swirls, damask).

After sewing them into this design, I knew right away that I wanted to do straight line quilting.

I think the straight line quilting adds to the masculinity of this quilt.

And, of course, I had to do the gray binding.

I named these quilts “Nature Path” because of the organic-looking fabric organized with neutrals in a pattern that resembles pavers on a pathway. I wish I could be on a cute path in the woods right now!

I chose a Michael Miller fabric (I believe it is called “Esther”) for the backing of both quilts.